Cartoons & Comics Comic Strip History

Question 1

Which comic strip features a lazy orange cat who hates Mondays?

Accepted Answer

Garfield

Answer

Garfield, created by Jim Davis in 1978, stars a lasagna-loving cat famous for despising Mondays.

Question 2

Who created the 'Peanuts' comic strip featuring Charlie Brown?

Accepted Answer

Charles M. Schulz

Answer

Charles M. Schulz created Peanuts in 1950, which ran until his death in 2000.

Question 3

What is the name of Charlie Brown's dog in 'Peanuts'?

Accepted Answer

Snoopy

Answer

Snoopy is Charlie Brown's imaginative beagle who often dreams of being a World War I flying ace.

Question 4

Which comic strip features a young boy and his stuffed tiger?

Accepted Answer

Calvin and Hobbes

Answer

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson ran from 1985 to 1995 and is celebrated as one of the greatest comic strips.

Question 5

In which year did the 'Doonesbury' comic strip by Garry Trudeau first appear?

Accepted Answer

1970

Answer

Doonesbury debuted in 1970 and became famous for its political satire and commentary.

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